Michael D. Schlemmer

Mike has defended clients in US federal and state courts and in arbitrations on class, collective, representative, and single-plaintiff employment litigation matters. His practice includes wage and hour class and collective actions, and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and leave issues. Mike also provides training on employment law compliance.

Mike is the local practice group leader of the labor and employment practice for the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices and is the hiring partner for the Silicon Valley office. He serves on the firm’s Pro Bono Committee, and is a member of the Board of Child Advocates of Silicon Valley (with prior nonprofit board membership with the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Community Center and the Cupertino Symphonic Band).

Prior to joining the firm, Mike served as an associate in the labor and employment practice of another international law firm, where he delivered litigation, counseling, transactional, and training services to high-tech and life sciences companies. Before law school, he spent five years as a social worker helping foster youth through the emancipation process.